The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm: Dermatocare review
The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm is a petrolatum-based lip balm with 1% kojic acid dipalmitate, shea butter and SPF 50 from chemical UV filters. For very dry or cracked lips, a simpler formula may be a better fit.
Overview
Skin concern Chapped Lips
Key Ingredients Petrolatum, Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii), Niacinamide, Kojic Dipalmitate, Alpha-Arbutin, Peptides, Uvinul A Plus, Octinoxate
Specs Affordable, Fragrance Free, Has silicone, INCI Listed on Website
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Occlusive base - Petrolatum
- Occlusive waxes - Cera Microcristallina, Ozokerite Wax, Paraffin Wax, Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax
- Emollient butter & oils - Shea Butter, Almond Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil
- Barrier repair ingredient - Niacinamide
- New generation chemical filter - Uvinul A Plus
- Old chemical filter - Octinoxate
- Mineral filters - None
- Hydrating ingredient - Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Brightening ingredients - Kojic Acid Dipalmitate 1%, Alpha Arbutin
- Anti-aging ingredients - Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Keep in mind
- Contains Octinoxate which is listed in our Ingredients Under Review database.
- Contains Octinoxate (UV filter) and castor oil, which are listed as common contact sensitizers in our database.
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Chapped lips Cautious use: Contains a flagged UV filter (Octinoxate) and castor oil, which our database flags as irritants for compromised lips. Refer to our Dry and Chapped Lips Guide ↗.
Pregnancy: Consult Doctor - Contains Octinoxate, Alpha Arbutin, which are flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database ↗. Please consult your physician before using this product.
Teens Caution: Compliant with general cosmetic safety standards, but contains ingredients that may be unnecessary or unsuitable for teen skin (such as potent actives, old chemical filters, ingredients under review). A simpler, minimalist formula may be a better fit. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide ↗ for full details.
Yes. It contains ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide ↗ for full database benchmarks.
Yes. It contains ingredients evaluated under our database criteria for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity concerns. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide ↗ for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cera Microcristallina,Ozokerite Wax, Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Castor Seed Oil, Paraffin Wax,Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Shea Butter, Propylene Glycol, Almond Oil, Stearyl.Stearate, Stearic Acid, Polyethylene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tocophery Acetate, Kojic Acid Dipalmitate, Alpha Arbutin,.Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Jojoba Seed Oil, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1,Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sodium
Updated on: 13 Oct 2026
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